On March 2, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed settlement agreement (also referred to as “proposed consent order”) with BetterHelp, Inc., an online counseling service, for allegedly disclosing its website visitors’ and
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FTC Announces First Enforcement Action Under the Health Breach Notification Rule Against GoodRx
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On February 1, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a complaint against and proposed settlement agreement (the “proposed order”) with GoodRx, a digital health company, over its data sharing practices that allegedly…
Continue Reading FTC Announces First Enforcement Action Under the Health Breach Notification Rule Against GoodRxColorado Attorney General’s Office Releases Third Version of Draft Rules for Colorado Privacy Act: Key Takeaways
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On January 27, 2023, the Colorado Attorney General’s (Colorado AG) office released the third version of its proposed draft rules (third draft) for the Colorado Privacy Act (ColoPA) based on public comments it received on…
Continue Reading Colorado Attorney General’s Office Releases Third Version of Draft Rules for Colorado Privacy Act: Key TakeawaysColorado Attorney General’s Office Releases Modified Draft Rules for Colorado Privacy Act: Key Takeaways
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On December 21, 2022, the Colorado Attorney General’s office published an updated version of proposed draft rules (“modified draft rules”) to the Colorado Privacy Act (ColoPA), which revise the initial draft rules issued in October…
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On October 10, 2022, the Colorado Secretary of State published draft rules for the Colorado Privacy Act (ColoPA) in the Colorado Register, thus initiating a public comment period that will run through February 1, 2023.…
Continue Reading Colorado Attorney General Issues Draft Rules for the Colorado Privacy ActPrivacy Post-Dobbs: Recent Guidance from U.S. Regulators
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On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization,1 opening a legal path to state laws restricting or prohibiting access to certain reproductive health services. To enforce these laws, law enforcement officials may attempt to access individuals’ health information, including from technology platforms that process health information on behalf of individuals or other businesses.
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